We talk a lot here about organizing and protecting your photos and that’s incredibly important. But as someone who has spent the last 30+ years behind a camera, there’s another side to this conversation. If the photo is better in the first place…it becomes a memory you’ll treasure even more….
The Photo Managers
Next month, I’ll be heading to Boston to speak at the annual conference for The Photo Managers and I’m genuinely excited to finally meet so many of their members in person. Over the years, I’ve connected with quite a few of them online and through social media. And if there’s…
Should You Print Photos at Home? Pros & Cons Every Picture Person Should Know
If you’re a Picture Person, chances are you’ve thought about buying a photo printer for your home. After all… You already have the photos. You already have the memories. Wouldn’t it be easier to just print them yourself? Honestly? Sometimes yes. But sometimes… absolutely not. Let me explain. On the…
Photomyne – Tips for Success
If you grew up in the era of envelopes from the photo lab (which is a lot of the Picture People in our community), there’s a good chance you still have boxes of prints tucked away somewhere: closets, drawers, maybe even a shoebox you’ve been meaning to deal with for…
How to Finally Make Time for Your Photo Project (Even When You Feel Like You Don’t Have Any)
If you’re anything like the people I’ve met over the past few decades as a photographer, you probably already know your photo situation. You have boxes and albums that haven’t been opened in years. You have the envelopes from the one-hour photo place. The hard drives with cryptic file names….
The Great Photo Voyage is Back
I have been looking forward to The Great Photo Voyage for months and it absolutely did not disappoint. So much so, the next one is already in the works! But first, let me tell you how incredible this first voyage was! So, while at port, we went on color walks….
The Truth About Storing Photos in the Cloud
What the Cloud Really Is and Why It Matters When people hear the phrase “store your photos in the cloud,” it can sound vague, abstract, or even a little suspicious. Like your photos are floating somewhere in the sky, out of reach, in a place you don’t really understand. So…
CES Through A Picture Persons Eyes
I just returned from Las Vegas where I attended the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). CES is one of the worlds biggest technology conventions. So yes, as you many have guessed, there were robots, jaw-dropping AI demos, and technology that felt like it belonged in the future. There were even fun…
Gift Ideas for the Picture Person
If you’re searching for the best gift ideas for a picture person, you’re in the right place. Picture People are the ones who love photos on a deeper level: the memory keepers, the family historians, the sentimental photographers, and the people who document life’s moments before anyone else even thinks…
The Unlikely Photographers
If you know me well, you know I’ve spent more than 30 years as a professional photographer… which means I’ve spent a LOT of time around kids holding cameras, striking poses, and giggling at my silly noises to make them smile. 😂 But over the past few years, something kept…